Samuel C Stretton

April 30, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

I was an attorney working at a Pennsylvania government agency. I have now left that agency and been hired as an attorney by another Pennsylvania government agency. Do I have to be screened because of the transfer?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

April 23, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

What is happening to our civil rights and liberties? I am a young attorney who is suffering from the shutdown of businesses, and I don't understand why this is acceptable.

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

April 16, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

What is going to happen to lawyers with all of the closings and shutdowns due to the coronavirus?

By Samuel C. Stretton

10 minute read

April 09, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a judicial officer and I have concerns with regard to placing individuals in jail because they are unable to pay fines, and things of that nature in criminal cases. I am also concerned about keeping a person in jail when there are delays with constables bringing people to the courthouse. Are there any ethical issues?

By Samuel C. Stretton

11 minute read

April 02, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

As an older lawyer, the lesson I have learned from this coronavirus shutdown, and other numerous quarantines, is that the future of law is not knowledge, advocacy or trial skills. It is technology. Am I right?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

March 26, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

What are concerns about the court's actions with the coronavirus and other matters recently?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

March 19, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

I would like to speak to the jury after the verdict. Do I need the judge's permission and what can I say to the jury?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

March 06, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

I received a check that I was to place into my IOLTA account, which I did. The deposit slip indicated the funds would be available the next day. I then made a distribution and the check was returned because, apparently, the funds did not clear the next day, but the day after. Did I do anything wrong?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

February 27, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

A lawyers should never purchase a client's lawsuit. By purchasing lawsuits, a lawyer is taking advantage of the client.

By Samuel C. Stretton

4 minute read

February 20, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

What kind of outside employment can a Common Pleas judge engage in?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read